Arkansas' basketball team was picked to finish fourth in the SEC West by league media on Monday. Sophomore forward Marshawn Powell was tabbed second-team all-SEC. Powell, who is recovering from a broken foot suffered in August, has yet to begin practicing with the team, Razorbacks coach John Pelphrey said Monday. Preseason...
Read More Post a comment (6)Arkansas sophomore Marshawn Powell hasn't been cleared for the start of preseason practices Friday, but Razorbacks coach John Pelphrey said Wednesday there is no cause for concern. Powell, a forward, broke his foot during a pick-up game at his home in Virginia in August and was expected to be cleared by...
Read More Post a comment (2)I had the chance to ask John Pelphrey a couple of questions today at the Boys & Girls Club in Fayetteville, where the basketball staff and players handed out schools supplies and backpacks to members of the club. Here are a couple of short notables, which Bob Holt will expand on...
Read More Post a comment (11)Marshawn Powell has much more in common with Ryan Mallett than just being one of the most recognized athletes at Arkansas. Apparently, they also share the same scooter. Powell, who broke his foot during a pick-up basketball game nearly two weeks ago, joined Mallett as yet another high-profile player to break his...
Read More Post a comment (0)Arkansas sophomore power forward Marshawn Powell announced on Facebook late Sunday night that he broke a foot. Arkansas officials are waiting for team doctors to evaluate the foot before making an announcement. You can read the story here. Powell was in Virginia when he hurt the foot. I'll update when more information becomes...
Read More Post a comment (1)The last few months have been hectic for Arkansas Coach John Pelphrey. Well, technically, there's been an endless battle in the classroom the last several years fueling those worries. But Arkansas' grades are up and an improvement in the Academic Progress Rate last year kept the Razorbacks out of the realm of...
Read More Post a comment (2)Former Arkansas point guard Courtney Fortson believes he has the physical tools and ability to compete and have a successful career in the NBA. Fortson, though, is not expected to be drafted tonight in the two-round NBA Draft at Madison Square Garden. Options to play professionally overseas remain for Fortson, whose...
Read More Post a comment (6)John Pelphrey evaluated the Razorbacks' season, the program and where he goes from here entering the most pivotal offseason of his coaching career on Friday. We know all about the troubles this basketball program has had this season. Five players started the season on suspension for various reasons, player discipline...
Read More Post a comment (15)We've waited all year for this. The fans. The media. And, perhaps, the coaches. Arkansas freshman forward Marshawn Powell answered the question that has been surrounding the Razorbacks all season on Tuesday. Simply put, Arkansas has lacked a leader in the huddle, on the court and in the locker room. That has been apparent...
Read More Post a comment (3)Arkansas' Marshawn Powell was named to the Southeastern Conference's all-Freshman team, and teammate Courtney Fortson was selected as a member of the all-SEC second team by the conference's coaches today. Arkansas sophomore guard Rotnei Clarke was an SEC Community Service team selection, the league announced Monday. Fortson was suspended the first 14...
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